Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
New York was once known as New Amsterdam — but now, a new Manhattan listing gives a really rare peek of the old Amsterdam.
A charming Gothic-style townhouse, which dates to the 17th century and made a transatlantic journey from the Dutch city to New York in the 19th century, is now up for grabs at $13.95 million, Mansion Global reported.
Jim St. André of Compass, who reps this property, has unraveled a captivating tale of the home’s incredible journey.
In 1845, piece by piece, it sailed across the ocean to its new home in New York, where it was meticulously reassembled on the Upper West Side.
Eventually, it found its way to its current location on East 19th Street in Gramercy Park in 1910, all thanks to the masterful touch of English architect Frederick J. Sterner.
(The home was built in Amsterdam and then shipped to the United States.Russ Ross Photography, Inc.)
Back in the day, it was christened the Joseph B. Thomas House, named after its sugar magnate owner.
Fast forward to the 1970s, and the townhouse took a dazzling turn under the ownership of legendary fashion designer Oleg Cassini. Cassini was the genius behind the iconic “Jackie Look,” which transformed former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy into a style icon.
Cassini was also known to throw a party.
Enormous soirées filled these storied halls during his reign. However, after Cassini’s death in 2006 at age 92, the house became entangled in a web of legal battles.
(European features are assembled throughout the home.Tim Waltman/ Evan Joseph Studios)
(The home occupies nearly 7,000 square feet of living space.Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios)
(Stained-glass windows are seen throughout the townhome.Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios)
(The formal dining room with wood-paneled ceilings.Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios)
(The “bacchanal tasting room” next to the wine cellar.Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios)
(One of six bedrooms.Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios)
Ref: A 400-year-old townhouse built in Amsterdam, then shipped to NYC, lists for sale (nypost)